Orcs Must Die 2 Review

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Orcs Must Die 2 combines tower defense with the 3D third person action shooter genre. This creates gameplay where you buy and lay traps, as well as use spells and weapons, in order to fight off endless hordes of enemies.

Pros

Pro

Fast paced co-op that allows for deep strategies thanks to teamwork and communication

Unlike the first game in the series, Orcs Must Die 2 allows for co-op multiplayer. Two players can team up to kill hordes of orcs, each with their own skills and equipment slots. This not only allows for faster paced action, but also for strategic combat tactics. For this reason, it’s best played with headsets to ensure open communication. Overall, the co-op mode adds a level of fun that was missing from the first title.

Pro

Challenging mix of direct and indirect gameplay

The game requires patience and analysis from the player. You can only use so many traps because the currency is limited, which means you will have to run in and slay orcs yourself. Balancing when to attack and when to sit back is vital to success, and makes for an enjoyable challenge when things get hectic.

Pro

Many variables of gameplay that makes for a ton of replayability

The game has many maps, a ranking system, and a wide variety of items that can change each game significantly. These variables create a differentiated experience that doesn’t get stale.

Pro

Challenge and longevity for those that want to master the leaderboards

Leaderboards are on offer for those that would like to compete for high scores around the globe. This can be a fun but monumental task, as higher tier weapons will be needed in order to score the combos necessary for a competing high score in any level. Something more in line to the hardcore gamers looking for a challenge, but easily a way for the players to pad out the longevity of the game.

Cons

Con

Gets repetitive over time

Actually since the game is perfection based (meaning you'll want to redo areas for better scoring) and has plenty of included plus DLC maps you can play OMD2 for quite a while and it will seem fresh. The difference in difficulty levels also can refresh the same map since varying levels release different type of enemies.